GUELPH – The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody last year has filed a second complaint with Ontario's police oversight agency.
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UGDSB students present multimedia show ‘Speed River Anthology’
GUELPH – Local history will be told through theatrical performances, live music, film and animation during the Speed River Anthology.
Southgate pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee says the Township of Southgate has committed $250,000 towards the construction of the new Mount Forest outdoor pool.
Special Olympics bocce ball team wins gold at provincial championship
OTTAWA – The Special Olympics bocce ball team from Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) has brought home gold medals from the provincial championships.
School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin
GUELPH – Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties.
Rockwood man celebrates 100th blood donation
GUELPH – Rockwood resident Andrew Vince made a momentous blood donation on June 3.
Public health unit may have to consider more hires in near future
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has exhausted all the cost-saving and efficiency measures it can and will soon have to look at increasing staffing levels.
Raleway Festival makes its way along the tracks
PALMERSTON – The fourth annual Raleway Festival is chugging along the Palmerston tracks and will be arriving on June 21 for a celebration of rails and ales.
County ponders annual tax hikes to address $81-million infrastructure funding ‘gap’
GUELPH – Wellington County officials are pondering annual tax increases – over and above what has already been planned and possibly for as long as a decade – to help address an $81-million “gap” in funding for infrastructure projects.
Peter Hannam remembered as farmer, mentor, leader, innovator
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In the agricultural community, Peter Hannam was known for his encouraging mentorship, innovative farming practices, leadership roles, integrity, discipline and successful businesses.
Landscape lighting helps brighten up a property at night
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Landscape lighting has been growing in popularity, and industry experts anticipate that growth will continue for years to come.
Police beat: Crypto scam uses image of prime minister
GUELPH/FERGUS – Local police are once again reminding residents to be careful when dealing with unknown individuals online, after two women lost nearly $50,000 combined in cryptocurrency scams.
WCDSB students compete in baseball tournament
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students in Grades 6 through 8 participated in a baseball tournament on May 27.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington partners on human trafficking awareness video
GUELPH – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has partnered with Guelph Police Service (GPS), Victim Services Wellington (VSW) and Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis (GWWIC) on a video to increase awareness of human trafficking.
Link up with Duff’s raises more than $12,000
PUSLINCH – The annual Link Up with Duff’s “Fun Day with A Purpose” was held on May 24.